Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
92%
42%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School's ranking?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School often compared to?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Werner Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School?
353 students attend Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School offer ?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School part of?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School located?
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School is located in the Caddo Heights, South Highlands neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Caddo Heights, South Highlands.
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